![]() But if such sadness is affecting you in such a way as to negatively impact all aspects of your life, then your sadness may be depression. Even crying for long periods of time is normal-often this just means that you're a sensitive person with a big heart. It is totally normal to be sad, unmotivated, and alone sometimes. I really like this way of thinking that Andrew Solomon presents. On the other hand, if after a few months of your loss, you are overwhelmed by feelings of hopelessness, despair, and crippling sadness-so much so that it feels like a struggle just to get through your days-then you are probably experiencing depression that was triggered by your catastrophic loss. If, after a few months, you are still saddened by your loss, but you can still function in normal day-to-day life and still feel happy at times, then you are typically not depressed, and your grief will ultimately resolve itself given enough time. If you have suffered some catastrophic loss (the death of a loved one, the death of a pet, a breakup, moving to another town, etc.) and you feel deeply sad about it, that feeling is grief. ![]() He talks of grief, sadness, and depression, and the differences between these three similar feelings. ![]() Author and public speaker Andrew Solomon describes the differences between sadness and depression very accurately in my opinion. ![]()
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